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Post by froghawk on Jun 24, 2018 20:23:46 GMT -5
Engine looks good setting in there John! I found lenses that fit the head light housings better. I'm not sure what kit they came from (thinking one of the Revell 32's). But, the part number on the piece of tree they were on is 157. Hope that helps. Thanks, Roger. I'll see what I can find for lenses, I've got plenty of parts kits! |
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Post by froghawk on Jun 24, 2018 20:33:19 GMT -5
Beautiful work on that engine. I agree with Ed, this has to be the nicest version of that Olds ever. Thanks, Dennis! In your professional opinion, is there any issue with mounting the fan on the crank pulley? I know it's not typically done, but the '40 flathead had it there. AMT solved the problem by not having a fan on the Olds engine in "custom" or "drag" configuration. To fit the fan I had to move the radiator forward and down somewhat. |
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Post by Dennis on Jun 24, 2018 21:07:57 GMT -5
Mechanically I don't see anything wrong with it. As you pointed out a stock '40 Ford had the fan on the crank. You'd want to use that fan on the Pontiac since it was designed to be driven at 1:1 speed and it wouldn't be hard to machine a custom crank pulley with a mounting flange on it.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 24, 2018 21:10:30 GMT -5
Also worth noting is that Monogram did not tool up a fan for the Pontiac engine in their "Little Deuce" roadster kit either.......and I am not even sure if one ended up in the kit by the time the Poncho mill was ditched in favor of the later issue's sbc?
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Post by Dennis on Jun 24, 2018 23:06:45 GMT -5
Also worth noting is that Monogram did not tool up a fan for the Pontiac engine in their "Little Deuce" roadster kit either.......and I am not even sure if one ended up in the kit by the time the Poncho mill was ditched in favor of the later issue's sbc? The SBC did get a fan but it was molded with the belt and pulleys. Very crude like the rest of that engine. |
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Post by froghawk on Jun 25, 2018 1:05:31 GMT -5
Mechanically I don't see anything wrong with it. As you pointed out a stock '40 Ford had the fan on the crank. You'd want to use that fan on the Pontiac since it was designed to be driven at 1:1 speed and it wouldn't be hard to machine a custom crank pulley with a mounting flange on it. Thanks, Dennis, I feel better now! |
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Post by froghawk on Jun 25, 2018 1:11:01 GMT -5
Also worth noting is that Monogram did not tool up a fan for the Pontiac engine in their "Little Deuce" roadster kit either.......and I am not even sure if one ended up in the kit by the time the Poncho mill was ditched in favor of the later issue's sbc? Come to to think of it you're right, Ed. I wonder if the real car, built by Starbird had one? What about the original "Big Deuce" kit. Also worth noting that the tri-carb Buick engine in the '40 Coupe kit doesn't have a fan, either. |
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Post by krassandbernie on Jun 25, 2018 10:32:18 GMT -5
Also worth noting is that Monogram did not tool up a fan for the Pontiac engine in their "Little Deuce" roadster kit either.......and I am not even sure if one ended up in the kit by the time the Poncho mill was ditched in favor of the later issue's sbc? Come to to think of it you're right, Ed. I wonder if the real car, built by Starbird had one? What about the original "Big Deuce" kit. Also worth noting that the tri-carb Buick engine in the '40 Coupe kit doesn't have a fan, either. I had thought the same at the time I realized this over the past year; and I believe I looked at the kits you mentioned; but cannot recall if I checked out any reference photos of the 1:1 cars. I think one thing that tipped me off to this was when I started working on a Model A coupe hot rod build and found that I did not have any room for a fan (using the sbc from the Monogram Little T roadster). I also checked out the Blue Beetle kit and found the same deal with the Cadillac engine.......no fan. I figured if it's good enough to squeak by Monogram and kids into hot rods back in the day then it's good enough for me! LOL!  |
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Post by dodgefever on Jun 25, 2018 11:17:15 GMT -5
Ace work as always, I like a gold Olds.
I've been flicking through some mid '60s rod mags and there are as many without fans than with. If space is tight, I wouldn't think twice about omitting it. As far as I can recall, none of the classic Monogram kits with an OHV engine has a fan.
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Post by froghawk on Jul 2, 2018 21:38:10 GMT -5
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Post by spex84 on Jul 2, 2018 23:06:52 GMT -5
Whoa! Those seats are genius!
All with paint and maybe pen for the little markings??
I love how the chrome dash section helps integrate the gauge panel, and how the steering wheel has that extra bling to match the seats.
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Post by Ranchwagon on Jul 2, 2018 23:09:43 GMT -5
Very nice job on the interior, really like the steering wheel. Seat pattern is neat! At first I thought it was a decal but a closer look seems more like paint?!?? How did you do it?
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Post by froghawk on Jul 3, 2018 13:31:03 GMT -5
Thanks Chris & Kerry! I brush-painted the black first using Humbrol black acrylic, followed by the brush-painted copper pattern in Testors copper mixed with a bit of flat black. Then I sprayed the interior tub and front seat with Tamiya clear flat lacquer.
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Post by krassandbernie on Jul 3, 2018 19:23:14 GMT -5
I love it John.........simple; yet cool at the same time!
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Post by froghawk on Jul 3, 2018 22:00:14 GMT -5
I love it John.........simple; yet cool at the same time! Thanks, Ed! |
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